The Extemper's Bible

In this episode, I explain what the coronavirus is, it's environmental, social, & economic impacts, and how to limit the spread of the disease. Considering how often we'll draw questions about the coronavirus, it is important that we understand the topic both as extempers and as civically-engaged citizens. Link to free extemp sessions: https://forms.gle/aAS1TDBNuXcw5oW89

On this episode, I interview Jack Silvers, champion of Harvard and two-time MBA invitee. Together, we discuss extemp strategy, keeping a calm composure during tournaments, great sources to read, and more. Jack truly offers a unique perspective on how to succeed in this activity! 

Over the weekend, I was competing at the online tournament of champions, where I had a blast of a time! On this episode of the Extemper's Bible, I dissect my experience with the tournament and what I think this means for online nationals. Intro: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM

In this episode, I interview the talented and impressive national champion René Otero, where we discuss mental health, extemp strategy, inclusion in this activity, and more. His philosophy on extemp presented me with a unique and new way of thinking, so hopefully it does the same for you! 

Today I interview MBA invitee, Bronx Champion, and Harvard and NSDA Runner-Up Pranav Pattatathunaduvil. On the episode, we discuss extemp strategy, his experience at nationals, his best pieces of advice, what makes a good extemper, and more. This is an episode you surely don't want to miss! 

After months of extensive campaigning, Senator Bernie Sanders has suspended his presidential campaign, leaving former VP Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee. In this episode of the Extemper's Bible, we'll take a look at what went wrong, what went right, and what this means for the general election and the ideological future of the Democratic Party.  

Keeping your analysis simple & concise, while simultaneously adding complex analysis that the judge can understand is one of the most difficult parts of any extemp speech. In this episode of the Extemper's Bible, you'll hopefully utilize the tips & tricks mentioned in order to become a more successful competitor. Intro and Outro Credits: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM. 

On this episode of the Extemper's Bible, I talk with Sinan Kassim, a truly inspiring extemper who founded the Kassim Legacy Foundation--an excellent non-profit. In the interview, we talk about the foundation and Sinan's experience with extemp and advice for other extempers. Check out the episode! 

On this interview we ask Samuel Padmanabhan about his newly-created book for extempers, his politics website, and his personal experiences with extemp. You won't want to miss it!